TXTBK/SLMs + QUALAS

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MELC 1: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals. (EN9G-IVd-23)

Lesson/Topic: Modal Verbs Expressing Obligation

Reference/Source: Page No.:
http://www.autoenglish.org/modalverbs/ModalsObligation.htm

Objectives/Subtasks: Identify modal verbs expressing obligation

Activity No: 1 Title: Express obligation using modal verbs Day: 1

 Key Concept:

Note: Please refer to Learner’s Activity Sheets week one for your guidance and reference on this topic.

There are two types of modal verbs of obligation:

1. Modals that primarily express a firm obligation or necessity are must and have to/has to Examples:
(Subject (singular or plural)+must+base form of the verb)
1. We must serve our country.

plural subject base form of the verb

2. Allan must obey his parents.

singular subject base form of the verb

3. We have to love one another.

Plural subject base form of the verb

4. Danny has to submit the reports now.

Sinular subject base form of the verb

Note:
Have to/Has to is used to express a personal necessity or obligation. On the other hand, must is
stronger and usually tells about rules or orders that people are obligated to follow.

Directions: Underline the appropriate modal verb expressing obligation to complete each
sentence.
Examples: You (must, have to) carry your passport at all times.
Answer: You (must, have to) carry your passport at all times.

1. Taxpayers (have to, must) send their tax forms until April 15.
2. Do you (has to, have to) vote in an election?
3. You (have to, must) always wear your mask.
4. I (have to, must) fill in this form. The deadline is tomorrow.
5. She (has to, must) study hard to pass the exam.
Lesson/Topic: Modal Verbs Expressing Advice

Reference/Source: Page No.: __________

http://www.learnenglish online.com/grammar/modals/tests/modalobligation.html
“Modal verbs of advice.” Lingua Press, accessed July 25, 2020.

Objectives/Subtasks:
Express obligation using the correct modals
Activity No: 2 Title: Express advice using modal verbs Day: 2

Key Concept
Modals that express advice are should and ought to.
Subject + should/ought to+ base form of the verb Examples:
Citizens should maintain clean and green community.
You ought to finish your project early.

Should and ought to are basically the same, however, should is much more widely used when expressing stronger
advice/obligation than ought to.

Directions: Underline the appropriate modal verb to complete each sentence.

Examples: She (should, ought to) cut her hair to look smarter.
Answer: She (should, ought to) cut her hair to look smarter.
1. You (should, ought to) always clean your hands at all times.
2. You (should, ought to) go to the hairdressers. Your hair is very long.
3. When travelling, you (should, ought to) carry a passport.
4. Drivers (should, ought to) wear seatbelts when they drive.
5. We (should, ought to) give chance to some acceptable reasons about forgiveness.
Lesson/Topic: Modal Verb Expressing Prohibition
Reference/Source: Page No.:
Learn English Online. “Modal Verbs for Prohibition.” Accessed July 24, 2020. http://www.learnenglish online.com/grammar/modals/prohibition.html

1. Objectives/Subtasks: Identify modal verbs expressing prohibition

Activity No: 3 Title: Express prohibition using modal verb Day: 3

Key Concept:

MODAL VERB OF PROHIBITION

Must not/mustn’t is a modal verb which is used to express prohibition. This situation is the opposite of
giving permission. It is used to show that something is prohibited/not allowed.

Must + not = must not/must subject + must

not (mustn’t) + base form of the verb

Examples:
You must not loiter inside the library.

Subject base form of the verb

Directions: Express your prohibition using must not/mustn’t by writing a short paragraph about things prohibited
inside a school campus.
Lesson/Topic: Modal Verbs Expressing Obligation, Advice and Prohibition

Reference/Source: Page No.:

Learn English Online. “Modal Verbs for Prohibition.” Accessed July 24, 2020. http://www.learnenglish online.com/grammar/modals/prohibition.html

Objectives/Subtasks: Construct sentences using modals expressing permission, obligation and prohibition
Activity No: 4 Title: Write a paragraph expressing obligation, advice and prohibition Day: 4
Directions: Use modal verbs expressing obligation, advice and prohibition by writing at least four paragraphs
about the importance of maintaining healthy diet.